.::Author's Notes::.
.::GOMEN NASAI!!!! I haven't updated for a long time, I know, but plz don't hit
me!!! I was sent a virus by mail, and the nasty thing ruined my computer!!!! I
had to delete EVERYTHING, even Windows had to be installed again!!! And trust
me, getting a computer repaired is quite difficult here. But now I'm back!!! I
won't be able to update as often as I wished till I get my internet connection
back. I'm posting this from my school.
Finally, the good stuff begins!!! This is the first "real" chapter!!!
Thanx to all my reviewers, and plz, keep reviewing!!!! During both last chapter
and this one, there were some "hints" of other games/animes. Tell me
which ones, and you may get a prize^__________^!!!! Enjoy(I hope so...)!!!!!::.
Rina
DISCLAIMER: I don't own FF9!!! (*sigh* this is tiring me...).
IMPORTANT: Every time I say "man", "woman",
"girl", etc, I'm talking about Dragoons!!! And most male Dragoons wear
their hair shoulder lenght, so if I don't say anything, that's it.
The Story of a Dragoon~Chapter 2: The first woman
The room was quiet, just like he
liked it. It's walls were covered by pictures of Dragoons. However, he was only
interested in two of them, the pictures of two young men.
-They are finally here- he said, talking to the pictures- I'm sure you are proud
of them. I must go now. Farewell for now, my friends.
And with that words, Sir Irvine left the room.
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Freya was sitting on a branch, examining her new surroundings. All the new
trainees had arrived, and they were waiting in one of the many gardens to be
called for the Selection Ceremony(A/N:yep, sounds like Harry Potter, but I could
not think of any better name) to begin. Therefore, they had some precious spare
time, during which many tried not to have a nervous breakdown, got to know the
other teens, or just waited.
Most of the Dragoons were males: there were only 5 females. This wasn't strange,
but Freya could not help but notice that some of the guys looked disappointed.
She smiled to herself, and continue looking around. Once again, something caught
her attention. Quite far from the others, a male was lying against a wall, all
alone. He had a dark blonde hair, which was a little longer than
shoulder-lenght, and blue eyes. His expression was so serious that no one would
believe he was 16.
-So you have spot our handsome friend, don't you?
Freya looked down; a girl with both red hair and eyes was staring at her. She
climbed up the tree, and sat on a branch in front of the still surprised
Dragoon.
-What...what do you mean?
-Exactly what I said. Don't tell me you don't know who he is!
-Eh...no. And I also don't know WHO you are- she said with a smile.
-The name is Ruby. And he is Fratley. Fratley Irontail.
-Oh, him! Yes, I heard he did pretty good in the admission tests. They said he
was really advanced for his age.
-You bet! Hey, you haven't told me your name yet.
-I'm Freya Crescent, nice to...- in that moment, the doors of the Grand Hall
opened, meaning that the ceremony was about to start- We better get going, don't
you think so?
Ruby nodded and the two jumped off the tree.
The Grand Hall was magnificent: statues, paintings, ornaments; all of them shone
in tones of gold, silver and bronze. Everything was
in the right place, making a beatiful yet powerful combination. It looked like a
theater, with a stage in the back, and it was where all the important ceremonies
were held. There was a corridor which connected the stage and the entrance, with
all the red seats in both sides. As they walked along the corridor, they were
greeted by the many Dragon Knights there.
Soon, they reached the stage. They were told to stay together in a group, and to
go up the stage when the hear their names.
After a few seconds, a man walked to the center of the stage.
-Greetings, young ones. My name is Sir Irvine Ranlop. Seeing you here makes me
as happy as you can imagine. You are the future of the Dragon Knights. And, as
you must know, that's a very important thing.
Being here makes you special. Not everyone can be here. Your presence means that
you deserve to protect your knigdom. Therefore, you should be very proud of
yourselves.
During the last two months you had had many tests, both written and practical
tests. A Dragon Knight is not a tool for fighting. Fighting is important, but no
matter how skilled you may be, if you don't "use your brains", you
will never become Dragon Knights. I really hope you all heard that clearly.
Based on your results and skill, you were designed to 5 different squadrons; the
most skilled ones will go the First Squadron, followed by the Second, Third,
Fourth and Fifth. There are 7 trainees in each of them, and the "best"
of the seven is the squad leader.During this 2 years they will be your
family(A/N:Again, too much Harry Potter): you will train together, eat together,
and even share a room. And now, since you seem to can't wait anymore, I will
tell you your squadron. I will start from the Fifth.
Freya's heart started pounding violently. She knew she was not skilled enough to
be in the First Squadron, but maybe th Second or Third... . She was so excited,
that didn't realize that Sir Irvine had alredy called 3 squadrons, and was
finishing to call the Second Squadron.
- And the Second Squadron's leader is...Ferio Dailhearth! So, ladies and sires,
the First Squadron Members are: Ryo Bluehail, Nall Whitelith, Larc Obelisk,
Syrian Dreiwind, Chance Draiklave, and the Squad leader is Fratley Irontail!!!
The young Dragoon was shocked:she wasn't called!!! Maybe she...NO!
-Yes, I know I only called 6 Dragoons. That's because our 7th member is really
special. Ladies and Sires, here is Freya Crescent, the first woman in the
history of Burmecia to be in the First Squadron!!!!
Everyone started cheering Freya, specially the women. As for her, she couldn't
move. It was like her brain couldn't understand what was going on. She in the
First Squadron! The first woman ever! She walked, no ran to the stage where her
new comrades, except Fratley, greeted her cheerfully. Even Sir Irvine, the
serious Sir Irvine, smiled.
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After the ceremony, the group of trainees split into the new squadrons. It was a
traditional that the Squadrons spent their first day hanging aroung together,
knowing each other: if they became friends, cooperation would be easier.
-Well, I really think we should introduce ourselves, we were all called at the
same time, so I don't really remember your names- said one of Freya's partners.
He had brown hair and blue eyes- So, everyone, my name is Ryo. And he- he said,
pointing a man with light brown hair and eyes, and a childlish expression- is
Chance.
-Hi!
-I'm Nall. And stop staring at me, Ryo.
-Sorry, It's that I haven't seen a teen with white hair before! And yellow
eyes...yeah, thats odd too...
-Keep saying that, and I will...
-Ok guys, quit it out! That's so illogical... . Anyway, I'm Syrian-He had blue
eyes and some sort of silvery brown hair.
-Larc-said the man beside Syrian. He had a menacing look in his red eyes, which
matched his brown-red hair.
-And I'm Freya. Nice to meet you all- They all nodded, and some of them smiled.
Only one of the group was still motionless.
-And here is our mighty leader, Fratley!!!- Said Ryo- Hey, I know you are the
best of us, but the least you can do is introduce yourself, don't you think so?
-Why? You have just done it.
-Ok, but being nice won't hurt, you know.
-I know. But you also should know that speaking so freely may make other people want to hit you.
-I totally agree with that-said Nall.
-O...Ok....
They all remained in silence for a while. Freya looked at Ryo. A second ago, he
was talking and talking, and now he was silent, like under a Stop spell. She
wondered why, and then looked at Fratley. He examined him carefully, and her
question was answered. Everything in this Dragoon, specially his eyes, gave the
sensation of intense power. Only one look, and you felt like a Lady Bug standing
in front of a Grand Dragon. If was sort of...out of the world.
-So-o...do you know who is going to be our instructor?-Asked Freya, trying to start a
conversation.
-The best of all, Sir Kain. He was in the First Squadron when he was young. And,
he was one of the brave Dragon Knights who caught the Crimson Rain
guys.
Freya lowered her head, although no one noticed it. Or so she thought.
-I heard he has many Dragon Knight skills no one has!!!-Chance seemed excited.
-We start our training tomorrow, so I think we should visit the Training Center.
-Yes, Larc is right.-C'mon, let's go!!!
Ryo and the others starting following Syrian, so Freya lifted her head once again.
When she did so, her eyes met with Fratley's. It was only for a second, but she
was sure he was staring at her. Fratley started walking towards the others, so
Freya followed him. What was the good of bodering about such a thing? He would
NEVER stare at her. And, in that moment, her happiness returned, as she ran to
her new friends and family.
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Yet some more...
.::Author notes::.
.::Do ya like it??? Longest chapter ever!!! Plz keep reviewing, and try to guess
the hints of the anime/games in this chap!!!!::.Rina